8 3/4 cut down

came with 11" drums. The drums are in pretty sorry shape as it had been sitting in the rain and frozen to the shoes. but its was complete. the center section looks as if its never been out and it still has the 3:55 tag on it.
Im thinking like Craig since I have to have it cut I could go with a short rear but I dont want to do a tub right now, no cash and no job. I have the Axels that I got from Brett when i bought his rear. They are stock lentgh and I have his backing plates that look pretty good.

I think the best deal would be to cut the hosing to stock length and run bretts axels and backing plates. Do a spring relocator and and weld the spring perches in place.

Does anyone have an extra set of shock mounts cheap??? :D

what do I have to do to get her done?? cut the housing to what length? and the perches where??
This will be the first of many chassis questions to come :D :D

thanks guys